Audicus launches home hearing test

NEW YORK – Online hearing aid provider Audicus has released a web-based hearing test that allows consumers to test their hearing online and identify potential problems. “Our mission is to completely democratize access to hearing care and hearing loss solutions so that we can empower everyone to live more enriched and connected lives,” said Patrick Freuler, founder and CEO of Audicus, in a statement. The test can be done from any computer and provides a robust assessment, including checks for consistency and asymmetry between the user’s ears. Upon detection of any issues, users are provided with suggestions and information for next steps. The platform uses pattern-matching technology to analyze thousands of hearing tests and correlates individual test results with existing hearing loss profiles.